Hunting down Amal Clooney's exact pieces is not always easy. The human rights activist and lawyer [1] tends to shop vintage [2], and when she does style straight-from-the-runway duds, we're always overwhelmed to find brilliant tricks involved [3] that help her construct looks that are all her own [4] — sophisticated, but never stuffy; creative, but not over the top.
Naturally, when she stepped out in polka dots following a day of UN meetings in NYC, we were immediately invested in sourcing her very outfit. Amal's polka dots appeared to take the form of a button-front blazer with ruffles at the neckline and sleeves coordinated with a matching pencil skirt. But brought together by a leather tote bag, matching pumps, and elegant Le Vian diamond studs [5] ($3,200), Amal's ensemble flowed as if it was a dress.
Whether you just can't get over the feminine frills on her top or you appreciate a row of buttons that lends a modest touch, we found plenty of Fall-appropriate designs that feel special and just a little more thrilling than your average day-to-day print — like something Amal would wear, of course.
Marc Jacobs Lace Trimmed Pleated Polka Dot Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress
Marc Jacobs Lace Trimmed Pleated Polka Dot Silk Crepe De Chine Midi Dress [7] ($795)
POPSUGAR at Kohl's Print Smocked Midi Dress
POPSUGAR at Kohl's Print Smocked Midi Dress [8] ($48, originally $64)
Topshop Frill Polka Dot Button Front Blouse
Topshop Frill Polka Dot Button Front Blouse [9] ($65)
Zara Polka Dot Oversized Blouse With Ruffles
Zara Polka Dot Oversized Blouse With Ruffles [10] ($40)
Michael Kors Collection Ruffle Dress
Michael Kors Collection Ruffle Dress [11] ($1,975)
We Are Leone Ruby Ruffled Polka Dot Silk Crepe De Chine Robe
We Are Leone Ruby Ruffled Polka Dot Silk Crepe De Chine Robe [12] ($590)
LOFT Polka Dot Wrap Midi Dress
LOFT Plus Polka Dot Wrap Midi Dress [13] ($50, originally $90)
River Island Ruffle Cold Shoulder Polka Dot
River Island Plus Ruffle Cold Shoulder Polka Dot [14] ($29, originally $73)
RIXO London Adriana Ruffled Polka Dot Silk Crepe Midi Dress
RIXO London Adriana Ruffled Polka Dot Silk Crepe Midi Dress [15] ($460)
Nanushka Zahara Polka Dot Chiffon Dress
Nanushka Zahara Polka Dot Chiffon Dress [16] ($565)
Michael Kors Collection Pleated Polka Dot Cotton Blend Poplin Dress
Michael Kors Collection Pleated Polka Dot Cotton Blend Poplin Dress [17] ($1,395)
Club L Ruffle Polka Dot Wrap Dress With Flute Sleeve
Club L Plus Ruffle Polka Dot Wrap Dress With Flute Sleeve [18] ($40, originally $65)
Anne Klein Dot Print Mesh Shirtdress
Anne Klein Dot Print Mesh Shirtdress [19] ($139)
ECI Polka-Dot Pencil Skirt
ECI Plus Size Polka-Dot Pencil Skirt [20] ($80)
Stelen Shawna Polka Dot Tie Waist Dress
Stelen Shawna Polka Dot Tie Waist Dress [21] ($77)
& Other Stories Frilled Dress
& Other Stories Frilled Dress [22] ($95)